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–574– -574§ 618. Claim to escheated property; procedure, hearing and determination; limitation (a) "Within five years after judgment in a proceeding had under this chapter, a person not a party or privy to the proceeding may file a verified petition in the district court, showing his claim or right to the property, or the proceeds thereof. (b) The petition specified by subsection (a) of this section, among other things, shall state: (1) the full name and the place and date of birth of the decedent; (2) whether or not the decedent was ever married, and, if so, where, when, and to whom; (3) how, when, and where the marriage, if any, of the decedent was dissolved; (4) whether or not the decedent was ever remarried, and, if so, where, when, and to whom; (5) the full names and the dates of birth of lineal descendants and ascendants and of all other known heirs, and the names and places of residence of all who are then surviving; and (6) such other information as may be required by the court. If for any reason the petitioner is unable to set forth any of the matters or things required by this subsection, he shall clearly state the reason in his petition. (c) At least 20 days before the hearing of the petition specified by this section, a copy of the petition shall be served on the United States attorney, who shall answer it. The court shall thereupon try the issue as issues are tried in civil actions, and if it is determined that the petitioner is entitled to the property, or the proceeds thereof, the court shall order the property, if it has not been sold, to be delivered to him; or, if the property has been sold and the proceeds paid to the Canal Zone Government, the court shall order the Government to pay the proceeds to the petitioner. (d) All persons who fail to appear and file their petitions within the time limited by this chapter are forever barred. § 619. Disposition of proceeds If a claim to escheated property or the proceeds thereof is not filed within the time specified in section 618 of this title, the proceeds shall be covered into the Treasury of the United States as miscellaneous receipts. CHAPTER 35—SIMULTANEOUS DEATHS See. 651. 652. 653. 654. 655. 656. 657. 658. 659.

InsuflBcient evidence of survivorship. Beneficiaries of another person's disposition of property. Joint tenants. Insurance policies. Husband and wife. Chapter not retroactive. Inapplicability of chapter if decedent provides different distribution. Uniformity of interpretation. Short title.

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